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PHOTOS: Left, George Landau and filmmaker Nancy Margulies; right, Rabbi Ariel Stone and Dr. Joseph Thaler. A Holocaust film being screened in Portland this month has a strong local connection. “Lies and Miracles: Childhood in a Siberian Labor Camp” will screen at 7 pm, Feb. 20, at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust…

PHOTO: BBYO 50th Reunion planners, the Magnificent Seven: From left (back) Jack Heims, Kalman Packouz, Rob Gold, Dan Aiken; (middle) Stu Soren, Phil Tobin; and (front) Dave Ail. A group of former BBYO participants are planning a 50th year reunion for alumni from the Evergreen Region, which includes chapters in Oregon and Washington. BBYOers…

Pictured above: Shiloh, in Samaria, is one of the locations Airbnb had removed from their listings. Airbnb announced today (Dec. 17) that it has suspended the implementation of its prior decision to remove listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, after sending a senior delegation to Israel to negotiate with Tourism Minister Yariv Levin….

Pictured above: Shiloh, in Samaria, is one of the locations removed from Airbnb’ listings. UPDATE 12/17/18: Airbnb announced today that it has suspended the implementation of its prior decision to remove listings in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, after sending a senior delegation to Israel to negotiate with Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. “Our policy…

Today is Giving Tuesday (or #GivingTuesday). It is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and…

You can enter to win the items on this page! Go to orjewishlife.com/i-feel-lucky to enter! MAH JONGG CHANUKAH MENORAH Celebrate Hanukkah with this lovely menorah with Mah Jongg tiles on a wood base. $10.50 mahjongg4fun.com CHANUKAH, HANUKKAH…PASS THE BEER No matter how you spell Chanukah, imbibers will be holding the official chosen beer for…

Nov. 3 has been named a Solidarity Shabbat to stand together to support and comfort each other and the people of Pittsburgh. Whether you gather in a synagogue, share a Shabbat meal or join in with the community in some other way, we hope we can all come together this Shabbat. Many Oregon congregations plan…

Photo: Otto Poticha, 84, stands next to the Wildish Community Theater in Springfield. The theater, which he completed in 2007, is one of Otto’s favorite buildings. By Aliya Hall At 84 years old, Otto Poticha is often asked by his wife, Sharon, when he’s going to retire. Splitting his time among his firm, teaching design…

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Monthly Mitzvah Project – February Each month, the MJCC and PJA communities will collect items for the monthly mitzvah. These projects reflect the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), providing opportunities to give back to our community. Please...

Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, blessings, and storytelling. We will touch on the main highlights of the Shabbat service: wonder, fun, song, listening to the world, dancing, and Torah....

Chag Purim Sameach Happy Purim! The CST Sisterhood Needs Your Help This Year! Our Sisterhood is about to embark on the annual hamentashen baking and sale. We have customers from all over Portland who buy...

JAM Art Show + Sale March is Jewish Arts Month but the show starts in late February! Enjoy a rotating exhibit in the MJCC lobby. Members of ORA: Northwest Jewish Artists will answer questions, accept...

Pre-Order your hamantashen before March 8! In the 1950s, Shaarie Torah Sisterhood began its most famous fundraiser, the baking of hamantaschen, and in its first year sold 100 dozen. In the warm, noisy kitchen, experienced...

Every Monday night, come together and study our heritage and Torah. No matter what background or affiliation, join together and let’s unite! Come and join, bring a study partner or you can request one at https://portlandkollel.org/partners/

Everyone loves a good story and in 2019 with the help of storyteller Cassandra Sagan, Maggid-Educator, OJMCHE is going to be storytime headquarters. Cassandra will be working with community members from across cultural and social...